The Adam Friedland Show Podcast Ep. 42 – Will “Smith” Menaker
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Mar 2, 2017 Comedian and co-host of Chapo Trap House, Will Menaker, joins us to chat about Star Trek and the inaccuracies and laziness in its writing. We also dive into controversial suggestions about videotaping sexual encounters and share humorous anecdotes about physical activities. The hosts discuss their frustrations at Confederate symbols and inaccuracies in flags at Gettysburg, as well as explore the impact of automation on jobs in the transportation industry.
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Ensign Kim's Ethnicity
- Nick Mullen argued with Garrett Wang about Ensign Kim's ethnicity.
- He cited a video of Wang himself confirming Kim is Chinese, despite the Korean name.
Holodeck Misuse
- Star Trek writers often misused the holodeck concept due to laziness.
- Holodeck episodes were often poorly written because characters could always leave.
Tuvok and the Holodeck
- The holodeck's usefulness was highlighted in a Voyager episode with Tuvok.
- Tuvok, needing to mate every seven years, used the holodeck when no other Vulcan was available.